41 Naxalites Surrender in Bijapur: Key PLGA Members Among Surrenderees
On Wednesday, 41 Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur, including 12 women and 29 men, with a total bounty of ₹1.19 crore. The group comprised high-value targets from PLGA (People's Liberation Guerrilla Army) Battalion No. 1 and various companies.
Prominent Surrendered Naxalites in Bijapur:
| Name | Alias | Bounty (₹) |
| Pandru Hapka | Mohan | 8 Lakh |
| Bandi Hapka | - | 8 Lakh |
| Lakkhu Korsa | - | 8 Lakh |
| Badru Punem | - | 8 Lakh |
| Sukhram Hemla | - | 8 Lakh |
Other ranks included:
- ACM (Area Committee Members), Platoon, and Area Committee members
- PLGA personnel
- Militia Platoon Commander and Deputy Commander
- Militia Platoon members
- RPC’s Jantana Sarkar (President, Vice President, Members), DAKMS, and KAMS leadership
Bijapur SP Dr. Jitendra Kumar Yadav credited the Chhattisgarh government's rehabilitation policy for the surrenders. Each cadre received ₹50,000 in immediate financial assistance, with full rehabilitation processes underway.
28 Maoists Lay Down Arms in Narayanpur: Weapons Surrendered Including Rifles
Earlier on Tuesday, 28 Naxalites surrendered in Narayanpur, predominantly women (19 women among them), in the presence of IG Sundarraj P. Their combined bounty stood at ₹89 lakh.
Weapons and Key Cadres Surrendered in Narayanpur:
- Three rifles surrendered: SLR, INSAS, and .303
- Ranks included:
| Unit/Role | Members |
| Maad Division DVCM member | 1 |
| PLGA Company No. 6 personnel | Multiple |
| Area Committee Members (ACM) | Multiple |
| Military Platoon PPCM & Members | Multiple |
| SZDCM Bhaskar’s Guard Party | Multiple |
| Supply Team, LOS, Jantana Govt | Multiple |
The surrenders were facilitated under the Puna Margem rehabilitation policy, emphasizing peace and development.
Chhattisgarh Naxal Surrender Stats 2025: Over 500 Maoists Join Mainstream
- Narayanpur SP Robinson Gudia revealed that 287 Maoist cadres have surrendered in the district alone in 2025.
- Since January 1, 2025:
| Action | Numbers |
| Surrenders | 560 |
| Arrests | 528 |
| Killed in Encounters| 144 |
- Broader Bastar range stats (past 50 days): 512 Maoist cadres surrendered.
- From January 2024 onwards: 790 surrenders, 1,031 arrests, 202 killed.
IG Sundarraj P appealed to remaining Naxalites in Chhattisgarh to abandon violence and join the mainstream, stating, "The end of Maoist ideology is near."
This wave of Maoist surrenders in Bastar underscores the effectiveness of security forces' operations like Operation Black Forest and government schemes, paving the way for a Naxal-free Chhattisgarh.
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